Crime Rate in Marshes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marshes

The total recorded crimes in Marshes, Broadland, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marshes crime rate of 56.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Marshes, encompassing approximately 106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marshes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Witton Green with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Marshes?

To understand the safety of Marshes, we need to analyze Marshes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Broadland:

    • In 2024, Marshes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Broadland average, with 100 crimes compared to 226.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

    • In 2023, Marshes had fewer crimes than the Broadland average, with 121 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marshes recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 26 other areas in the Broadland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broadland, Marshes has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Marshes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Marshes has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 56.13 ranking 25th out of 26 in the Broadland, UK

In 2024, the total Marshes crimes were 100. The crime rate of Marshes in 2024 was 935.45 (year) or 77.95 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Broadland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marshes were around 121 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1131.90 (year) or 94.32 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Broadland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)CrimesRank (Marshes)
Aylsham29 8506 1465 1
Wroxham46 1311 7271 9
Thorpe St Andrew South East34 4448 3435 2
Sprowston East30 6480 2353 4
Old Catton and Sprowston West44 2265 9301 6
Hellesdon South East44 3447 4426 3
Hellesdon North West24 10416 5330 5
Horsford and Felthorpe31 5249 10261 10
Brundall29 7356 6275 8
Sprowston Central23 11283 8279 7
Plumstead26 9119 21152 14
Thorpe St Andrew North West17 15244 11255 11
Blofield with South Walsham17 14218 12200 12
Acle21 12163 15123 22
Spixworth with St Faiths9 19161 16189 13
Taverham North15 16197 13148 16
Buxton18 13169 14149 15
Hevingham7 2285 24140 17
Taverham South11 17150 17136 18
Eynesford8 20144 18133 19
Reepham10 18132 19123 21
Drayton North6 2482 26128 20
Burlingham7 21121 2087 25
Great Witchingham6 2692 2385 26
Coltishall7 2385 2592 24
Drayton South3 2771 2776 27

Marshes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (1 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20252
December 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

High Crime Locations Marshes in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Marshes postcode area is presented below.

1. Witton Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Church Dam (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Chapel Field (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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